NEW DELHI, India, May 18: Ambassadors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries accredited to New Delhi convened to explore ways to enhance cooperation between the GCC and India. The meeting, chaired by Kuwait —currently holding the GCC presidency — focused on strengthening ties across various sectors and levels.

Kuwaiti Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, told KUNA on Saturday that the session aimed to discuss strategies for advancing relations between the Gulf nations and India. He emphasized that the meeting served as a platform for exchanging views and opinions in support of reinforcing joint Gulf action.

This meeting is part of a series of regular gatherings between GCC ambassadors, designed to share perspectives and align positions on issues of mutual interest. The ambassadors highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue and the unification of efforts to better serve the GCC’s interests in its relations with India, with the goal of expanding cooperation to new, broader horizons that align with the region's higher aspirations.

The meeting also addressed the latest local, regional, and global developments, with a particular focus on the ongoing negotiations regarding a free trade agreement between the GCC and India. The ambassadors underscored the need to strengthen economic and trade relations, increase mutual investments, and explore new areas of cooperation. Key sectors of focus included food security, cybersecurity, energy, and cultural and educational initiatives.